Why do they tie your hands down during a csection?

[ajzuell]

I had 2csections and will have my 3rd April1st!  I wonder why do they tie your hands down during the csection?  I wanted to touch my baby afterwards and they was like oh no i had to keep my hands down.  I heard some women don't get their hands tied down and alot do anyone know the reason why behind it?  

[kksmama]

Idk but here is a bump because I want to know as well! I am having my first section on the 4th and really want to know!

[momoflilangel]

bump for me too. having my 1st one on April 28th.

[KrhMsh]

I've have two c-sections at two different hospitals in two different states and I didn't have my hands tied down for either, in fact I was holding my baby as they wheeled me to recovery!

:)

[Mommy8271120]

In case you have a seizure (I asked the last time). after he is out if you are reacting well to the meds you can ask them to untie them, I always do.

[proud_mama_1208]

i had a c-section with my son and my hands werent tied down i dont know why they would even do that

[Nicolle_09]

I was tied down for mine and I ask the docs after and they said it was cause your natural reaction is to help/touch/etc.  They dont want you invading the sterile area or trying to do something when they are operating on you. 

[Roadfamily6now]

Yup, makes sense

Quoting Nicolle_09:

I was tied down for mine and I ask the docs after and they said it was cause your natural reaction is to help/touch/etc.  They dont want you invading the sterile area or trying to do something when they are operating on you. 

[Nicolle_09]

ya thats part of what cause me to have PTSD, I cant be in any situation now where I dont have control I cant even be a passenger in a car with out freaking out now.

Quoting Roadfamily6now:

Yup, makes sense

Quoting Nicolle_09:

I was tied down for mine and I ask the docs after and they said it was cause your natural reaction is to help/touch/etc.  They dont want you invading the sterile area or trying to do something when they are operating on you. 

 

[Nemhs]

I didn't have mine tied so bump for others.

[schae4]

I was only tied for my first bc they put me out....but the other two times I was awake and not tied down..i even got to reach for my babies and hold hand with my hubby and wipe my tears :)